A One Mann’s Movies review of “Emily” (2022). I wasn’t particularly impressed by the trailer for this one. And on understanding that actress Frances O’Connor had written and directed this as her debut feature film, my first thought was “uh, uh – here comes a vanity-project disaster”. But nothing could be further from the truth. … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Amsterdam” (2022). I was told off, a few weeks ago, by The Illustrious Mrs Movie Man about this film. Because the first time the trailer for “Amsterdam” was shown, I was involuntarily making little orgasmic noises as the cast of the film was progressively revealed. Astonishing! And directed by … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Blonde” (2022). “Blonde” is a fictionalised-biopic of Norma-Jean Baker, aka Marilyn Monroe. And, at nearly 3 hours long, it’s thankfully on Netflix so I was able to watch it as two 90-minute chunks. Because, honestly, it’s a long and depressing slog of a movie. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Avatar” (2009 – 2022 re-release). “Avatar” was a BIG film. THE BIGGEST in fact, since still holds the record for the highest grossing movie of all time. So it’s odd that I’d only ever seen it once, at the cinema on first release. After seeing it in glorious 3D … Read more
A One Mann’s Movies review of “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” (2022). “Mrs Harris Goes to Paris” is based on the Mrs Harris (or more accurately, Mrs ‘Arris) books of Paul Gallico, first published in 1958. (There’s a series of four books, so opportunities for sequels!). Now Paul Gallico I immediately recognised as the novellist … Read more